The Ohanaeze Ndigbo, a prominent Igbo socio-cultural organization, has expressed its commitment to supporting President Bola Tinubu’s administration until 2031. The group has also called for the completion of major projects in the South-East zone ahead of the 2027 elections.

In a statement, the organization praised the Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, for his role in the temporary opening of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway. This achievement is seen as a significant milestone, enhancing travel during the festive season and providing relief to millions of Nigerians, particularly commuters in Lagos.

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo noted that Umahi’s tenure has had a positive impact across all six geopolitical zones of Nigeria, reaffirming the confidence of the Nigerian populace in President Tinubu’s administration. The organization also commended President Tinubu for appointing an Igbo man as Minister of Works, a move that marks the first time an Igbo individual has held the position in 74 years.

The group stated that the Southeast region is united in its support for President Tinubu’s re-election campaign in 2027, with all five Southeast governors, five Igbo ministers, and the entire region standing behind him. The organization attributed this unity to the administration’s efforts to address the region’s infrastructure needs, including the investment of 1.5 trillion Naira in road projects.

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo urged the Federal Government to create opportunities for local Nigerian contractors to compete with foreign counterparts on an equal basis. The organization also praised the government’s efforts to enhance transparency in governance, including the engagement of anti-graft agencies and the enforcement of accountability in contractual agreements.

The temporary opening of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway is seen as a significant achievement, and the Ohanaeze Ndigbo has called for the completion of all major projects in the South-East zone to be fast-tracked ahead of the 2027 elections. The organization’s statement reflects the growing support for President Tinubu’s administration in the Southeast region, and the efforts being made to address the region’s infrastructure needs.